The U.S. is centralizing unmanned systems oversight with a direct-reporting manager to speed up coordination and procurement.
Counter-drone defense is shifting from interception to early detection. Better sensing is becoming the key advantage in real conditions.
The jet-powered Griffen interceptor has downed a Shahed for the first time, showing how UAV interceptors are entering real air defence use.
SPH Engineering has opened applications for the 2026 Global DroneOperations Awards, recognizing strong practices in commercial drone operations.
Quantum Systems joined the German delegation at the NATO Summit in Ankara, with ties to the NATO Drone Edge program.
DroneShield’s quarterly software update aims to improve detection, tracking and interoperability against faster, more evasive drones.
The UK CAA has updated airspace guidance as counter-drone systems increasingly shape how drones and aviation share the sky.
CAA has updated UK SORA under Decision No. 60, tightening expectations for risk assessment, containment, and crash mitigations.
Drone strikes on Saki Air Base in Crimea reportedly damaged hardened shelters, underscoring how unmanned systems are reshaping rear-area warfare.
